Other men, at the direction of the same leader who had commanded the advance, trooped toward the house.

And, as this leader passed near the magnolia, Roke knew him for Gavin Brice.
From the edge of the veranda, Claire and Standish had witnessed the odd drama.

Wordless, stricken dumb with amazement, they gazed upon the fire-illumined scene.

Then, toiling across the grass toward them came the little man who had overcome Rodney Hade.

On his shoulders, as unconcernedly as if he were bearing a light sack, he carried the inert body of his victim.